Peripheralia: Lost in familiar surroundings
Abstract
I have recently been overseas teaching in the Middle East. After 36 years in full time general practice it presented several challenges. In my first week I was asked to give a lecture on breaking bad news, something we have all done most of our practice lives. I had not read much on the theory of the subject and made up my notes from my personal experience. I started by noting that breaking bad news is not easy and that it is OK to be uncertain and unsure when you are breaking bad news. It is one of those areas where if you think you have got it right you should start to worry.
Published
2010-07-20
Section
Regulars
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